[fall] into a coma
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to enter a state of deep unconsciousness from which a person cannot be easily awakened
- After the accident, the injured motorcyclist fell into a coma.
- The patient's condition deteriorated, and they fell into a coma.
- The doctor explained the risks of surgery, including the possibility of falling into a coma.
- The medical team worked tirelessly to revive the patient who had fallen into a coma.
- He suffered a massive stroke and subsequently fell into a coma for several weeks.